Top 15 Budget-Friendly Restaurants Near You in Alexandria, LA

Jeff Schmidt We stopped by this evening and were not disappointed. The food we tried was all delicious and fresh. The dishes the wife ate were good as well as the ones I hade; which is unusual. There was also a selection of sushi which I cannot remark on since neither of us enjoy it. But it all looked nice and others around us talked highly of it.

Brandon Marsh First our server was amazing i forgot your name but me and my wife had lunch and it was absolutley a great experience. We ordered our normal appetizers ikura and maguro sushi , some yellow tail and salmon. Shumai also. Food came out quick and portions was generous. For mains ordered triple sec and rainbow both was delicious fresh and had left overs All and all its a great place to eat we have been coming here for a bit

Catsur na Pros: delicious pizza, interesting menu options, make-your-own, great service Cons: thin crust only (?) These are some tasty pizzas! And you dont even have to wait that long for them to finish cooking your specially made pizza! Seating is comfortable and theres plenty of it, both inside and on the patio. The medium pizzas are a good size, so you can probably eat a whole one if youre hungry; if youre not that hungry, you can split one with a friend, or take the rest home, since they offer to-go pizza boxes for no extra charge. Their flavored tea is tasty, if a bit overly sweet. Overall, would recommend!

Timna Martin Delivers on Flavor, Portions, and Peace Stepping into Pamelas is an immediate relief from the everyday hustle. The atmosphere is one of serene calm, a gentle hum of conversation replacing any jarring noise. What immediately struck me, and what I deeply appreciated, was the generous spacing between tables. This thoughtful layout allows for truly private conversations, making it an ideal spot for anything from an intimate dinner to a discreet business lunch. But lets talk about the food, because thats where Pamelas truly shines. From the first bite, it was clear that the kitchen here understands flavor. Each dish I sampled was an explosion of well-balanced spices and fresh ingredients, proof that "packed with flavor" isnt just an empty promise on their menu. And if youre someone who appreciates a hearty meal, youre in luck – the portions here are exceptionally generous. Youll leave feeling more than satisfied, without a doubt. A unique and delightful touch at Pamelas their themed days, where specific dishes take center stage. This innovative approach adds an exciting element of discovery to each visit, encouraging patrons to return and experience the full breadth of their culinary offerings. My visit to Pamelas was a genuinely excellent experience. With its winning combination of delicious, generously portioned, and flavorful food, coupled with a wonderfully peaceful and private atmosphere, its a restaurant I wholeheartedly recommend.

J Najera Decor and atmosphere is lovely. Waitress was great, our food was seasoned well and delicious. The salsa has just the right amount of kick to it. Over all, I would highly recommend visiting this place.

Nick Caradonna Really good Shawarma wrap and falafel bites. The wrap was enough for two people. Both were full of flavor. Much better than I expected would’ve expected from a food truck. I would recommend eating here again. - NickyEats_

Jeran Cox Small shack with a drive through that gets a lot of traffic. Cracklins: great texture. Just the right amount of crunch and chewy. 4.5 stars because uses more of a chili-limon Takis style seasoning instead of a more traditional Creole / Cajun style seasoning. Boudain ball and Pepper jack boudain ball. 5 stars. No comments. Perfect. Crawfish pie: 3 stars. Some off flavors. Some pasta inside. Odd. Not bad, just not getting again.

Emilly Chandler This was the neatest place!! The atmosphere was super neat and i really enjoyed the decor. It feels like a coffee shop in the movies but with Louisiana taste. Very classy. My husband is one of those "mans man" and is hard to please but he was blown away here. He has raved about it. Now the food. The food we got was an entire experience of itself. The vanilla bean waffles...WOW!! Ive never had something even close to a waffle just blow me away. My husband ate quite a bit of my plate because it was so good and that was ok because the waffle was huge. Everything on his plate was so good and cooked just perfectly. My only thing I can say otherwise is that im not a super fan of the location. It absolutely 100% needs to be in the geographical location it is in but it just feels odd going to that particular shopping center for what is essentially the best coffee and waffle bar in this whole area. I guess you could say it gives epitome of "diamond in the rough" lol

Amelia Woolard Had dinner after my wedding here and it was wonderful. Food is delicious, service was fast and easy, the private dining room (pictured) is very spacious, and overall we had a great time. I ordered the manicotti, the stuffed mushrooms, calamari, and prosecco - all fantastic. The bread is also buttery and soft. We can’t wait to come back next time we are in town!

Evan Earle Visited swamp daddys while in town traveling to the super bowl. Started with the gumbo which was delicious. Ordered the 3lb crawfish and 10 shrimp platter. The crawfish was excellent and the shrimp were phenomenal. My father had the catfish and fried crawfish which I tried. The catfish was very flavorful and the fried crawfish was excellent. Finally to finish the meal we split the bread pudding. Now let me tell you that this bread pudding was the best I have ever had anywhere. It was served warm with vanilla ice cream, the flavor was exquisite and just blew me away. The trip would be worth it from anywhere in the country to eat at swamp daddys

Wilhelm Tobias (tcaptivates) Great little spot with awesome tacos, sandwiches and specials in a cool historic storefront. Great flavors, great quality and good portions - all courtesy of Brad, the owner. While you’re there, check out the local art for sale on the walls.

Melanye Cohen Small but mighty! The food was wonderful. The staff was pleasant and helpful in explaining the concept. Would definitely go back!

Elizabeth Denny Shrimp and crawfish Alfredo was great. Brisket was tasty. Friendly service and our wait for food wasn’t long at all!

Connie Cooper My highest compliment and recommendation goes to this restaurant & catering business. Highly professional, great quality, and very delicious food. They were easy to work with and provided an amazing dining/event experience for our 117th Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Founders Day Celebration for the Zeta Lambda Omega and Phi Gamma Omega Chapters.

Marcome Yates Fish was kinda muddy again today... Sometimes Ive eaten there and its fishy. Not a good aftertaste right now... Also, need to have bigger plates. Not much room to put ketchup on the plate.